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Public sector organisations rely on efficient, reliable, and cost-effective services to deliver essential projects and operations. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks exist to make this process simpler, helping public bodies access pre-approved suppliers for critical services, including vehicle hire.

At U-Drive, we understand that our customers value transparency and predictable costs when hiring vehicles. That’s why we continuously review our procedures for damage assessment and recharge to ensure consistency and clarity across all of our branch locations.

We are thrilled to announce that U-Drive has been named finalist for Employer of the Year 2024 in The Business Magazine’s prestigious Solent 250 Awards.

U-Drive Auto Centre in Poole, Dorset, bids a fond farewell to one of its most dedicated and experienced team members, Ken Sheppard, who retires this week after an impressive 28 years’ service.

We are delighted to share that we have secured a coveted position in The Business Magazine's Solent 250 for the second year in a row.

U-Drive is to ramp up its focus on public sector vehicle hire after being named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Vehicle Hire Solutions framework, the trading fund and executive agency of the Cabinet Office.

Our 7 Branch Managers from across England and Wales recently visited our Poole Head Office to see colleagues, meet with the company Directors, share ideas, problem-solve, and discuss company performance and updates.

At U-Drive Ltd, we provide a unique blend of services that make us a top choice for business users. Here are the top five unique selling points (USPs) that set us apart:

We are thrilled to share that U-Drive is leading the charge towards a greener and more sustainable future with the introduction of the all-new Ford e-Transit L3H2 to our fleet!

We recently held our annual '10-Years Club' meal! Company owners, Dave and Gill Hamblin, invited all 26 of our team members who have worked for U-Drive for over 10 years for a special meal together to celebrate their continued long service.

U-Drive Ltd, the national vehicle rental company, stepped in to help the North West Air Ambulance Charity host their annual Cross Bay Walk in Grange-over-Sands this July helping to make the fundraising event a huge success.

At U-Drive vehicle hire, we are proud to announce our first step towards our sustainability goals, by working with Carbon Footprint Ltd to achieve carbon neutral status!